After the rains of Hurricane Arthur, yesterday involved more of the activities that the Fourth of July normally would have included: outdoor fun, and hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill. Kristin and Jake were here for the holiday week-end while their kitchen was getting painted and prepared for new appliances and renovations.
For a little entertainment we stopped at the local elementary school playground to stretch our legs and test the swings.
Next we drove into a fairly quiet Hartford, CT to see the 100 year old
Bushnell Park Carousel.
It is a wonderfully maintained work of art, and for one mere dollar, you can have a long, fast, dizzying ride on these precious antiques. The horses were a bit wild, so Jake chose a chariot.
This carousel, as well as many others, is repaired with the help of the artists and craftsmen at the
New England Carousel Museum in Bristol, CT, also a wonderful place to visit.
Lastly we drove over the border into West Hartford to 116 year old
Elizabeth Park to see the famous Rose Gardens.
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| From the cool shade of the Gazebo |
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| Welcome banner created from grey santolina. |
My only disappointment was that we didn't see any brides, as it was a Saturday.
As you can imagine, it is a popular stop for bridal parties for photographs.
Another salute to our flag.
Gorgeous!
I hope you are enjoying the park offerings in your community.
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